For Our Visitors During Spring and Summer 2018:

Mission Statement

ACCC operates a community-based supervision
program that recruits and recognizes a well-trained, professional
work force to serve and protect our community, its crime victims
and those adult offenders under supervision by effectively
deploying the field's best practices, proven programming, and
rehabilitative strategies to hold offenders accountable and
promote their success.

Who We Are

Allen County Community Corrections is comprised
of an experienced and diverse staff of nearly 100 individuals. Our
employees have been trained in various disciplines including:
administration, law enforcement, social work, psychology,
security, case management, investigation, education, supervision,
mental health, and statistics.

ACCC Community Service Crews assist Dept.of Health Prep for Move

The Fort Wayne-Allen County Department of Health was about to
embark upon a renovation project with their existing storage
garage at their Medical Annex site on New Haven Avenue. The
building will become a 2,000 square foot medical clinic facility.
The current garage had been used for records storage for the past
eight (8) years. It was full of hundreds of heavy boxes full of
medical records and records from the Department’s other three (3)
buildings. The records must be retained for a certain period of
time before destruction, so the garage was very full. The
Community Corrections crew partnered with the Department of Health
to assist the staff to move all the boxes onto a temporary holding
trailer. The crew ably moved all the boxes onto the trailer (up
and down a couple stairs each trip) and then assisted the staff in
moving the remaining pieces of equipment and furniture into an
area for pick-up at a later date as the Department readied the
building for demolition. This is the second time Community
Corrections crews have been engaged for similar work at this
site. The Department of Health was very grateful for the “heavy
lifting” assistance.

Since May 2017, the Fort Wayne-Allen County Department of Health
has partnered with ACCC by assigning staff to be on-site during
the weekly CBT Marketplace orientation. This valuable information
service has provided education on Hepatitis C, HIV, and STDs to
all participants. The Department of Health staff has also provided
voluntary on-site testing free of charge for those attending
orientation.

Veterans Treatment Court Holds Special Graduation Ceremony to
Honor Veterans Completing the Program

The Joint Allen County Veterans Court of the Allen Circuit and
Superior Courts held a graduation ceremony on November 9, 2017 at
11:00am in the Allen Circuit Court. City of Fort Wayne Mayor Tom
Henry served as the Honored Guest Speaker for the ceremony.

The Ceremony marks the completion of an intensive program
designed to connect veterans suffering from substance abuse and/or
mental health disorders with the benefits and treatment they have
earned. “The Joint Veterans Court is having a tremendous impact on
our community and the Veterans who have so honorably served us. I
am proud to be part of the treatment team and look forward to
continuing this great work,” stated Circuit Court Judge Tom Felts.

The Allen County Joint Veterans Court is a judicially-supervised
court docket that reduces correctional costs, protects community
safety, and improves public welfare. Veterans Treatment Courts
combine rigorous treatment and accountability for veterans facing
incarceration due to charges stemming from substance abuse and/or
mental health issues. According to Superior Court Judge Fran Gull,
“The Veterans Court is structured to assure that veterans
regularly meet their court obligations, while also instilling a
revitalized commitment to their community and to themselves. This
model decreases the likelihood that veterans will reoffend and
remain in the criminal justice system.”

Veterans Treatment Courts expedite access to veteran-specific
resources, including benefits and treatments earned through
military service, by involving the U.S. Department of Veterans
Affairs health care networks, the Veterans Benefits
Administration, State Departments of Veterans Affairs, volunteer
veteran mentors and veterans family support organizations.

Indiana Criminal Justice Association Names ACCC
Program of the Year

On October 18, 2017, the Indiana Criminal Justice Association
(ICJA) named Allen County Community Corrections (ACCC) as the 2017
Program of the Year at its Occupational Awards luncheon held in
Evansville, IN.

Allen County Community Corrections has served as an alternative
sentencing program for both Allen Circuit Court and Allen Superior
Court since 1985. Allen County Community Corrections’ supervision
tools include Community Service, GPS Electronic Monitoring, Day
Reporting and Pre-Trial Supervision as ordered by the Court. ACCC
also administers three (3) state certified problem-solving courts
for court ordered participants including the Allen Superior Court
ReEntry Court, the Allen Circuit Court Restoration Court and the
Allen Circuit Court Veterans Court. These programs serve those
who are dually diagnosed, returning inmates, and veterans. Allen
County Community Corrections is governed by an active and diverse
advisory board composed of a number of Court and community leaders
who meet on a bi-monthly basis to guide program operations.

The ICJA is a professional-member association in Indiana that
focuses on the enrichment of criminal justice professions and
building connections within the Indiana Criminal Justice System.
In the award process, the ICJA sought to recognize a criminal
justice organization that has exhibited the ability to deliver
rehabilitative services in full alignment with all of the field’s
evidence-based practices.

ACCC was nominated for this honor by Indiana Parole. The
nomination was echoed through letters of support from local
Judges, community partners, and area supporters of the agency.
Those who wrote letters of support for ACCC included: Judge John
Surbeck, Allen Superior Court Judge: Judge Thomas Felts, Allen
Circuit Court Judge; Judge Frances Gull, Allen Superior Court
Judge; the Allen County Board of Commissioners; Eric Zimmerman,
Allen Circuit Court Administrator and Allen County’s Chief Adult
Probation Officer; Paul Wilson, President/CEO of Park Center,
Inc.; Karen Richards, Allen County Prosecutor; Laurie Gray,
Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) Coordinator; and Tom Harris,
Allen County Councilman. “In my role as board member and as a
partner in providing service, I have observed the integrity,
dedication, and competence of ACCC. That tone permeates through
the organization and is reflected in ACCC’s continued focus on
providing evidence-based practices that strive to return those
under supervision to productive members of society, while
maintaining safety for the community,” said Paul Wilson, in his
letter of support for ACCC.

“This tremendous acknowledgement is an opportunity to recognize
both the excellence of service contributed by the many individuals
in our employ and is also an opportunity to draw awareness to the
vast contributions of our Allen County stakeholders and loyal
partners. ACCC is honored to be named the Indiana Criminal
Justice Association Program of the Year for 2017,” said ACCC
Executive Director Kim Churchward.

ACCC Recognized with Employer Support of Freedom Award

Allen County Community Corrections was nominated and awarded the
Secretary of Defense - Employer Support Freedom Award Certificate
from the Indiana Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
(ESGR). ACCC has received two nominations from its employees
since 2015 for this esteemed award. The mission of the ESGR is to
gain support from public and private employers for the men and
women of the National Guard and Reserve.

Kevin Hambrick Receives Civil Service Award

Kevin Hambrick, Allen County Community Corrections' drug
screening technician, was recognized by the Board of Commissioners
and awarded the Allen County Civil Service Award on September 22,
2017. This special recognition goes to Allen County Employees who
demonstrate exceptional service, noteworthy commitment, and/or
efficient and innovative ideas. Congratulations to Mr. Hambrick
for this special recognition and thank you for your continued
service!

Kevin was recognized by Commissioners Nelson
Peters and Therese Brown (ACCC Advisory Board Members) on
September 21, 2017 before an assembly of the Allen County
Community Corrections Advisory Board and his supportive
co-workers. He received his formal award before the Board of
Commissioners Legislative Session on September 22, 2017. Mr.
Hambrick is the second ACCC staff member to receive this
recognition and honor.

Training Programs

ACCC offers a Basic Motivational Interviewing Workshop (2-day
Training) for Criminal Justice and Clinical Professionals –
designed to introduce new staff members to the principles of the
approach (Spirit of MI), foundations of clinical skills, and
skills practice. This is an interactive program involving skill
building, role-playing, and fun. Click
here to check out our Training Division’s 2018 Program Schedule.